Are you ready to lead the charge against the world's most pressing challenges—climate change, energy transitions, and environmental crises? To build a sustainable future, we need innovative thinkers and skilled professionals who can break disciplinary boundaries and work together on transformative solutions.

Deadline: The application opens on February 15 and closes on March 31, which is slightly different than the standard ones.

Programme Overview:

The Master's Programme in Transdisciplinary Studies of Climate, Environment, and Energy (TRACEE) offered by the CIVIS European University Alliance, empowers you to become one a change-maker.

It equips you with the tools to understand the complex problems of climate, energy, and environmental systems and provides you with the tools to create solutions from natural science, society and human perspectives, through what we call a transdisciplinary approach.

This Programme builds on an innovative framework to:

• Integrate natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and law to create holistic solutions.
• Study at different CIVIS universities, experiencing diverse academic cultures and building international networks.
• Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to tackle complex global issues and drive real-world impact.

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Why choose the Transdisciplinary Studies of Climate, Environment and Energy Master's Programme?

• Gain insights from a multicultural environment, with peers and educators from across the world.
• Benefit from a network of 11 leading research higher education institutions across Europe that form the CIVIS European University Alliance.
• Choose from nine specialised study tracks, allowing you to focus on areas like climate science, environmental law, or energy systems.
• Apply your knowledge to practical challenges through case studies, collaborative research, and a transdisciplinary thesis and get hands-on experience.
• Be part of the future. Join the inaugural class of this pioneering international programme and make a difference!

Career opportunities:

Graduates of TRACEE will be experts in the green transition, agents of change prepared for impactful careers, including:

• Policy development in government agencies.
• Research and innovation in climate and energy sectors.
• Consultancy in environmental and sustainability organizations.
• Leadership roles in international NGOs or global businesses.

This programme also provides an excellent foundation for doctoral studies in transdisciplinary research fields.